Language Contact in Europe: The Periphrastic Perfect through History (Cambridge Approaches to Language Contact)
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Language Contact in Europe: The Periphrastic Perfect through History (Cambridge Approaches to Language Contact)

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Uncover the intricate journey of European languages and the periphrastic perfect across 2,500 years. This groundbreaking study by Bridget Drinka offers compelling evidence for language contact as a primary driver of linguistic change, exploring the profound impact of Greek and Latin influences. It presents a novel interpretation of the ‘sprachbund’ and challenges universal tense category assumptions. Essential for researchers, historical linguists, and students of language evolution in India, this book provides deep insights into linguistic convergence and historical grammar, making complex theories accessible.

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